New Balance
Thrifted these NB shoes from Sunday Bazar. What do y'all think? They're not as worn out as it feels in photos.
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 4 days ago
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r/PakWatchEnthusiasts r/Hunza r/GilgitBaltistan r/PakistaniTech r/PakistanWatchMarket r/pakistanrunning
Hello Needs reviews for Easytrip (Tourism)
Has anyone used Easy Trip (SMC Private) Limited for a Skardu/Hunza tour?
Planning a 10-day Skardu & Hunza honeymoon trip and got a quote from "Easy Trip (SMC Private) Limited" (easytrippk.com, based in Skardu). Itinerary and pricing look solid, but I can't find any reviews specifically for them online.
Note: there's a similarly named company "Easilytrip" (easilytrip.com) with a lot of good reviews, but I don't think they're the same company. Just want to make sure I'm not confusing the two before sending an advance payment.
Has anyone actually traveled with Easy Trip (SMC Private) Limited specifically? Any feedback on their service, vehicle, hotels, or overall experience would be really helpful before I book. Thanks!
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 8 days ago
▲ 4 r/Hunza
Skardu & Hunza (Itinerary)
I have prepared a 10-day, thorough itinerary for Skardu and Hunza.
I want experts (fellow travellers, natives) to improve it, or share their suggestions if this is pretty much it.
Skardu → Hunza → Skardu — 10 Day Itinerary
Day 1— Arrival at Skardu Airport. Visit Shangrila (Lower Kachura) Lake, Upper Kachura Lake, and Soq Valley. Overnight Skardu.
Day 2 — Day trip to Shigar Valley and Shigar Fort. Visit Blind Lake and Sarfaranga (Katpana) Cold Desert. Overnight Skardu.
Day 3 — Visit Blind Lake (Keris Valley) and Manthoka Waterfall. Stopovers at Gol Organic Valley and Chocolate Rocks. Overnight Skardu.
Day 4 — Drive to Hunza via Astak Nala, Shengus, and Rakaposhi View Point. Overnight Karimabad, Hunza.
Day 5 — Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Garden, Eagle's Nest, and Hopar Valley. Overnight Hunza.
Day 6 — Visit Attabad Lake, Sost, and Passu. Khunjerab Pass optional. Overnight Hunza.
Day 7 — Day trip to Naltar Valley — Crystal Lake and Satrangi Lake. Overnight Nomal.
Day 8 — Return to Skardu via Shengus and Astak Nala. Evening visit to Chunda Valley for sunset views over Skardu city and Shangrila Lake. Overnight Skardu.
Day 9 — Full-day trip to Deosai National Park — Ali Malik Top, Bara Pani, Sheosar Lake. Overnight Skardu.
Day 10 — Drop to Skardu Airport. End of trip.
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 22 days ago
Skardu & Hunza (Itinerary)
I have prepared a 10-day, thorough itinerary for Skardu and Hunza.
I want experts (fellow travellers, natives) to improve it, or share their suggestions if this is pretty much it.
Skardu → Hunza → Skardu — 10 Day Itinerary
Day 1— Arrival at Skardu Airport. Visit Shangrila (Lower Kachura) Lake, Upper Kachura Lake, and Soq Valley. Overnight Skardu.
Day 2 — Day trip to Shigar Valley and Shigar Fort. Visit Blind Lake and Sarfaranga (Katpana) Cold Desert. Overnight Skardu.
Day 3 — Visit Blind Lake (Keris Valley) and Manthoka Waterfall. Stopovers at Gol Organic Valley and Chocolate Rocks. Overnight Skardu.
Day 4 — Drive to Hunza via Astak Nala, Shengus, and Rakaposhi View Point. Overnight Karimabad, Hunza.
Day 5 — Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Garden, Eagle's Nest, and Hopar Valley. Overnight Hunza.
Day 6 — Visit Attabad Lake, Sost, and Passu. Khunjerab Pass optional. Overnight Hunza.
Day 7 — Day trip to Naltar Valley — Crystal Lake and Satrangi Lake. Overnight Nomal.
Day 8 — Return to Skardu via Shengus and Astak Nala. Evening visit to Chunda Valley for sunset views over Skardu city and Shangrila Lake. Overnight Skardu.
Day 9 — Full-day trip to Deosai National Park — Ali Malik Top, Bara Pani, Sheosar Lake. Overnight Skardu.
Day 10 — Drop to Skardu Airport. End of trip.
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 22 days ago
Skardu + Hunza Trip (10 days)
Hey everyone!
My wife and I are planning a belated honeymoon trip to Skardu and Hunza. We're flying directly from Karachi (KHI) to Skardu (KDU), and the plan is to explore Skardu, head over to Hunza, and then return to Skardu for our flight back home.
Since this is a special trip, I’m a bit anxious about logistics and want to make sure things go smoothly. Ideally, we’d love to have a reliable local driver who can double as a guide, driving us throughout the entire route (Skardu ➡️ Hunza ➡️ Skardu).
We want a mix of semi-luxury and budget-friendly options, we'd like to splurge on a few comfortable/boutique stays while keeping transport and other expenses reasonable, with the flexibility to choose our own hotels.
Since this is our first time planning this route, I have a few specific questions for those who have traveled recently:
Is it better to hire an independent local driver with a 4x4 (like a Prado) for the whole trip, or should we book through a full-service travel agency?
How are the road conditions currently between Skardu and Hunza, and how long does that drive usually take?
Can anyone recommend a trustworthy, reliable local driver or guide they've personally used for this specific route?
Do tour operators allow you to pick your own mix of boutique and budget hotels, or is it better to book hotels directly ourselves and just hire transport separately?
What are some romantic or highly recommended stays in Skardu and Hunza that offer great views without being ridiculously expensive?
What is a realistic ground budget for a 8 to 10 day trip for a couple aiming for mid-range to semi-luxury stays, excluding airfare?
Are 4x4 vehicles required for the entire trip, or only for specific off-road spots like Deosai Plains or Altit Fort access?
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 24 days ago
▲ 16 r/PakistaniTech
Midea Xtreme Plus 1.5 Ton consumption
What is the most efficient way to use Midea Xtreme Plus 1.5 Ton. My goal is to use it for 5-6 hours at night with least consumption. Currently I'm getting around 2.5-2.8 units consumption in 4 hours.
Running at 26°C with eco mode. Sometimes I also ampere lock it at L3 and it goes down to 650w in an hour. Can it be more efficient or is it doing fine already?
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 3 months ago
Restoring my grandfather's citizen.
Hello, this watch belongs to my grandfather, who passed away a long time ago. It's a Citizen - 21 Jewels, automatic.
I want to get this completely restored and fixed, especially the glass. It's really worn out, but please note that the machine is still working flawlessly.
Just needs cleanup and maybe a polish with a newer glass. So where can I get this done in Karachi and how much would they charge?
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 3 months ago
Restoring this watch - Citizen
Hello, this watch belongs to my grandfather, who passed away a long time ago. It's a Citizen 21 Jewels, automatic.
I want to get this completely restored and fixed, especially the glass. It's really worn out, but please note that the machine is still working flawlessly.
Just needs cleanup and maybe a polish with a newer glass. So where can I get this done in Karachi and how much would they charge?
u/V3nom_Ayoob — 3 months ago